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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.72, 7,088.96 and 3,369.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.72, 7,088.96 and 3,369.41 is: 4,651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.72 : 7,088.96 = 3,369.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.72/7,088.96 = 3,369.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.72x = 7,088.96 × 3,369.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.72x = 23,885,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885,585.69/5,134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.78

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